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New Delhi [India], October 1: Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kanpur , has announced the launch of UpStart 2025, its flagship national pitching competition designed to support, accelerate, and empower Indian startups . The event will be organized in two distinct parts -- the Nationals, which will be organized in four Indian cities, i.e., Delhi (11th October), Hyderabad (1st November), Bangalore (8th November), and Mumbai (6th December). The Finals will be held at IIT Kanpur on January 25, 2026.
With prizes worth up to INR 18 lakhs and access to incubation, acceleration, on-spot funding, mentorship, networking, and media exposure, UpStart 2025 aims to catalyze the growth of India's most promising startups. The event will spotlight emerging sectors including fintech, health tech, deep